Asus Zenfone 4 Max Charging Port Replacement

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Introduction

If your phone fails to charge, it could be due to a malfunctioning charging port. A charging port can be easily damaged by water, corrosion, and debris. This guide will help you replace your damaged charging port

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Using a removable head screwdriver and a T3 bit, begin by removing the two screws located on either side of the charging port.

Step 2

Gently wedge the opening tool between the phone and the back casing.
Move the opening tool up and down to pry the back off of the device.

Step 3

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Once the back has been removed, you will need to unscrew the four screws on the bottom panel with an AT3 bit.

Step 4

Remove the bottom panel.

Step 5

Wedge an opening tool between the battery and phone.
Gently pry the battery out of the device.
You can move the opening on either side of the battery as well as the bottom to aid in removal.

Step 6

Remove the battery and replace it with the new battery.

Step 7 Charging Port

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Once the battery has been removed, gently wedge the metal spudger beneath the green panel.
Lift the panel along with the charging port out the device and replace with the new charging port.